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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time Hinton was on death row, how often and how long could he go to the law library?
(a) Every other week for an hour.
(b) Once a month for an hour.
(c) Once a week for an hour.
(d) Twice a month for an hour.

2. What size was the cell where Hinton spent his time?
(a) 5 feet by 7 feet.
(b) 3 feet by 5 feet.
(c) 4 feet by 6 feet.
(d) 6 feet by 8 feet.

3. How tall was Hinton when he was arrested?
(a) 5 feet 11 inches.
(b) 6 feet 2 inches.
(c) 6 feet.
(d) 5 feet 10 1/2 inches.

4. What dignity did Hinton imagine visiting in Chapter 12?
(a) Queen of England.
(b) One of the Alabama state senators.
(c) Governor of Alabama.
(d) President of the United States.

5. What was the only crime Hinton had committed before he was accused of robbery and murder?
(a) Forging checks.
(b) Trespassing.
(c) Disorderly conduct.
(d) Shoplifting.

6. When was Anthony Ray Hinton released from prison after spending 30 years in solitary confinement?
(a) April 3, 2015.
(b) February 27, 2015.
(c) March 11, 2015.
(d) May 19, 2015.

7. Where did Hinton go to high school?
(a) Garfield High School.
(b) Wilson High School.
(c) East Lincoln High.
(d) West Jefferson High.

8. How long of a recess was there between when Hinton spoke on his behalf and he was brought back for sentencing?
(a) 1 1/2 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 2 1/2 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

9. How much time did Hinton have with Lester and his mom when they visited weekly?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

10. How much was Hinton's defense attorney paid to defend him?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $1,500.
(c) $500.
(d) $1,200.

11. What was the name of Hinton's coach in high school?
(a) Martin.
(b) Davidson.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Moore.

12. How tall was the man who kept committing the Birmingham restaurant robberies?
(a) 5 feet 11.
(b) 6 feet 2.
(c) 5 feet 9.
(d) 5 feet 6.

13. How many men did Hinton see executed during his time on death row?
(a) 54.
(b) 47
(c) 38.
(d) 29.

14. What hours did Hinton think he worked on July 25?
(a) 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(b) Midnight to 8 a.m.
(c) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
(d) 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

15. When was Horace Dunkins executed?
(a) July 26.
(b) July 14.
(c) July 17.
(d) July 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Perhacs' motion for a new trial was denied, how many days were allowed to file a notice of appeal?

2. When was Wayne Ritter executed?

3. Who keeps saying "Amen" when Hinton testifies?

4. In July of 1985, what was the name of the girl Hinton was dating?

5. How much money did Hinton's mother send every time she wrote Perhacs?

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